Swiss Military Peabody M1867 - sn 1xxx
Swiss army Engineers Corps Peabody model 1867 manufactured by Providence Tool Company of Providence, Rhode Island. Original US barrel. It is in very good condition with 85% original finish. 1/5 Bore. 5/5 Stock. Stock matching serial number. Forend non-matching serial number. Stock has very little handling wear. Forend has few handling marks. Bore has no remaining rifling, appearing smoothbore, has mild pitting in front of the chamber and very light pitting by the muzzle. Metal surfaces has light patina throughout. No bluing on barrel. Receiver screws have disassembly marks. Action lever is fairly loose. Swiss military proof found on the rear sight (cross over O) and on the barrel (cross over V). Includes original cleaning rod.
Left side of receiver is stamped with:
PEABODY'S PAT.
JULY 22. 1862
MAN'F'D BY
PROVIDENCE TOOL CO.
PROV. R.I.
Antique; no import engraving. See our How To Order page for ordering instructions.
